< Previous50 Food & Drink International www.fdiforum.net FoodandDrinkInternational@fdiforum company/fdiforum Once more Food & Drink International provides your ultimate guide to the industry – making sure you’re informed on what’s going on and looking closer at what’s happening. Don’t forget to keep up to date via www.fdiforum.net! Diary Food & Drink Stay in touch with Food & Drink International For more up to the minute information from the food and drink industry, visit Food & Drink International online at www.fdiforum.net. Keep up to date with Food & Drink International, and let us know what you think, by following us on Twitter at @fdiforum, at www.facebook.com/FoodandDrink International or by searching for fdiforum on LinkedIn. October 1 - 3, InFlavour, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 9 - 10, Cold Chain Hub, Birmingham, UK 15 - 16, Responsible Packaging Expo, London, UK 19 - 23, SIAL, Paris, France 28 - 30, 21st Global Water Drinks Congress, Frankfurt, Germany 30 - 31, Fi North America, Las Vegas, USA November 13 - 14, Plastic Waste Free World Conference & Expo 2024, Cologne, Germany 13 - 14, Plant Based World Expo Europe, London, UK 14 - 17, Labelexpo India, Greater Noida, India 19 - 21, Fi Europe, Frankfurt, Germany Online this month… www.fdiforum.net is the best place to go for up-to-date food and drink industry news. Here’s a sneak peek at one of our latest stories. Valeo Foods Group accelerates ambition to be major sweet treats player of Europe with acquisition of I.D.C. Holding Valeo Foods Group, one of Europe’s leading producers of sweets, treats and snacks, has agreed to acquire I.D.C. Holding, a major independent producer of wafers, biscuits, confectionary and chocolate in Central and Eastern Europe. First established in Slovakia over a century ago, I.D.C. Holding produces some of the most prestigious and recognisable sweet snack brands across Slovakia, Czech, Poland and Hungary. The Horalky, Mila and Lina brands hold prestigious positions within the Czech and Slovak markets with strong consumer recognition and loyalty throughout the region. In 2023, I.D.C. Holding had net sales of almost € 200 million. They currently employ approximately 1,150 people. I.D.C. Holding’s highly branded product portfolio is a strong fit for Valeo’s existing business and offers the opportunity for significant expansion of Valeo Foods Group. This includes its CandyPlus operation in the Czech Republic, Balconi business in Italy, Schluckwerder business in Germany among other markets and products…info@macpac.co.uk Tel: 0161 442 1642 www.macpac.co.uk THERMOFORMED PACKAGING SPECIALISTS We design, produce tooling and manufacture packaging all under one roof, at our AA grade BRC accredited factory. We use responsible manufacturing processes and raw materials with up to 100% recycled content as well as being 100% recyclable. UP TO 100% RECYCLED 100% RECYCLABLE Innovative, Economical & Responsible. UK MANUFACTURER powered by employee share-ownership 02476 420065 kitepackaging.co.uk Download our app today! Find out more Pallet wrap for your business 2,500stock products We are carbon neutral Next day delivery 49,000+ reviews for you 00+ ewscarbonneutralrevieews 500mm x 2699m 500mm x 2200m 12 micron, 300% stretch 15 micron, 300% stretch NEW NEW Our cheapest price per metre yet! See full range on our websiteIndividually selectable: 256 colours Measurement in progress Sensor switching Process malfunction We bring colour into view! Compact pressure sensors and switches with 360° custom-colour status display www.vega.com/vegabar £365 VEGABAR 39 Clamp 1" 15 cm Adjustment via smartphone Hygienic adapter system Compact designNext >